OUR PATRONS

Amber Halliday

In late 2008, and after participating in two Olympic games, Amber made the crossing from elite-level rowing to road cycling and hasn't looked back, winning her first Australia road cycle championship in January 2010. In between her greulling training sesions each day, Amber is a freelance journalist who writes regularly for the Sunday Mail. Amber has been an avid support of the Foundation since 2010.


Anna Meares

After years of hard work and training Anna can boast five World Champion Titles, countless gold medals from the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, and has smashed a handful of world records. In 2008 Anna made a remarkable recovery from a horrific cycling accident that left her with a fractured neck, and after rigorous training, qualified for the Beijing Olympics team later that year where she won the only cycling medal for Australia, a silver in the individual sprint. Anna has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2010.


Becchara Palmer & Louise Bawden

As Australia's Number 1 Female Beach Volleyball Team, Becchara and Louise have travelled much of the world representing Australia in Beach Volleyball competitions throughout Europe and Asia. With an impressive collection of individual and team accolades between the two of them, the girls are a force to be reckoned with on the court and are causing a stir throughout the Beach Volleyball circuit. As we count down to the 2012 London Olympic Games, there's no doubt that Becchara and Louise will be fighting their way to the top in the hopes of representing Australia at next year's Games.


Daniel Motlop

Drafted in 2000 Daniel has been one to watch over the past decade with selections in the 2008 Dream Team and International Rules, as well as the 3rd Best and Fairest and Club's Leading Goalkicker all in the same year. After a string of injuries overshadowed the start of his 2010 season, Daniel returned to the field to become one of the Power's leading goal scorers. Daniel has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2011.


Domenic Cassisi

Domenic is the Captain of the Port Adelaide Power and has been a powerful midfield player for the team ever since he joined the team in 2000. He has certainly earnt his place in the team, working hard to overcome injury and he rarely goes unnoticed when onfield. Domenic has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2012.


Natalie von Bertouch

Natalie has come a long way since throwing the ball around on the family tennis court with her older sister Laura. Natalie has been a valuable member of the Thunderbirds, Diamonds, and Melbourne Commonwealth Games teams. In 2008 Natalie was made vice-captain for the Diamonds and also co-captained the victorious Thunderbirds. She has also managed to juggle a gruelling netball schedule with her career as a dietician three days a week. Natalie has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2010.


Nathan van Berlo

Adelaide Crows Captain Nathan van Berlo was drafted to the Club in 2004, playing his first game as an 18-year-old in 2005. Nathan is regularly named among the best-on-ground and is a force to be reckoned with in the midfield. He is also regularly praised for his leadership qualities and is a role model for both players and fans of the Adelaide Football Club. Nathan has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2010.


Rachael Sporn

As the 2007 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Rachael has more accolades than you can count on one hand. Having represented Australia at three Olympic Games, there's no questioning her selection in the WNBL All-Star Five, and why she will forever be a household name in Women's Basketball. Rachael has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2011.


Sophie Edington

Sophie has certainly made waves in the competitive swimming arena over the past six years with an impressive five golds medals under her belt (from the 2005 World Aquatics Championships and 2006 Commonwealth Games). At the 2008 Australian Olympic Games Trials, Sophie broke the day-old record for the 50m backstroke with an impressive 27.67sec swim. She is now preparing for the 2012 London Olympic Games campaign in Brisbane. Sophie has been an avid supporter of the Foundation since 2011.


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